Minister of Defence (Vietnam)

Minister of National Defence
Bộ trưởng Bộ Quốc phòng Việt Nam
Emblem of Vietnam
Incumbent Phan Văn Giang since 8 April 2021
Ministry of Defence
Style	His Excellency
Member of	Cabinet
Reports to	The President The Prime Minister
Appointer	The President
Term length	No fixed term
Formation	8 May 1945
First holder	Chu Văn Tấn
Deputy	Vice Minister of Defence
Website	www.mod.gov.vn

The Minister of Defence is the Government of Vietnam member in charge of the Ministry of Defence. The Minister directs the management functions of state for defense, and is responsible for and is the second highest commander of the Vietnam People's Army and Militia. The Minister is also Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission, a Member of the Politburo and a Member of the Council for National Defense and Security. The current Minister of Defence is Army General Phan Văn Giang, since 8 April 2021.